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COFFEETALKRECIPES2020

LaurieSpeltzTheCrea:veCoach

COOKIESANDDESSERTS

1cupbrownsugar1cupwhitesugar1cupshortening2largeor3smalleggs1tsp.salt1tsp.soda1tsp.bakingpowder

2cupsflour1tsp.vanilla2cupsoatmeal1cupcoconut1cuporangeslicescutinsmallpieces,mixedwithflourtoseparatethem

ORANGESLICECOOKIES(fromCrea@veUniversity)

Mixbrownandwhitesugarandshorteningtogether.Addeggsandmix.Addremainingingredientsandmixwell.DropbaGerfromteaspoonontogreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat375degrees.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,IA

2cupsBuGer2cupsSugar2cupsBrownSugar4Eggs2tsp.Vanilla

DUNKINPLATTERS

2cupsQuickOatmeal2cupsSpecialK(anycerealforcrunch)4cupsFlour2tsp.Bakingpowder2tsp.Bakingsoda½tsp.Salt

Creamsugars,buGer,eggs,andvanilla.Mixinotheringredientsslowlyinalargebowl.Dropverylargespoonful'soncookiesheets.IusethePamperedChefcookiescoopjustsmallerthananice-creamscoop,6cookiestoalargesheet.Whencookiesaredonebaking,hitthecookiesheetonthecounterun@lthecookiesfall.Bakeat350for12-15minutes.Makesabout4dozencookies.Thesehavebecomeastapleexpectedonanannualcampingtripeveryyearwithfamilyandfriends.Theyaregreatinplaceofgrahamcrackersinabeloveds’more!Enjoy!

FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington

MOLASSESCOOKIES

3/4cupbuGerflavorCrisco1cupsugar1/4cupmolasses1egg2cupsflour

2tsp.soda1tsp.cinnamon1/2tsp.cloves1/2tsp.ginger1/2tsp.salt

Mixallingredients.Rollintoballsandrollinsugar.Bakeat375,untreatedpan,for8-10minutes.Makes2-dozencookies.

FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington

NORA’SANGELBARS

½cupmargarine1boxcakemixofyourchoice1cansweetenedcondensedmilk1pkg.chocolatechips

1pkg.peanutbuGerchips1pkg.buGerscotchchips1pkg.HeathBitsOBrickleToffeechips¼cupschoppednuts

Greasea9x13pan.Mixmargarineandcakemixwithafork.Doughwillbes@ff—usemorebuGerifneeded.PressdoughevenlyinboGomofpan.Layerthechips,nutsandHeathpieces.Poursweetenedcondensedmilkevenlyoverthetop.Bakeun@lgoldenbrownandbubbly—about30minutes.Coolandcutinto1½inch

FromTheresaRouse

JINGLEBELLS

1/2lb.buGer 11/2c.brownsugar2eggs31/2c.flour1tsp.cinnamon1tsp.soda1tsp.salt1tsp.vanilla

11/2lb.piGeddates,cutup3c.walnuts(don'tchop)4slicescandiedpineapple,cutup1/2lb.candiedgreencherries,cutinhalf1/2lb.candiedredcherries,cutinhalf

CreambuGerandbrownsugar.Addeggs.Sijdryingredients.Add.Addvanilla.Mixfruitandnuts.Addtomixture.Dropbyteaspoonfulongreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat325deg.for20minutes.Makes10-12dozen

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

FROSTYWINTERBARS

1½cbuGer1csugar1egg,wellbeaten½cmilk1½cflakedcoconut1¼cchoppedpecans

WholeGrahamcrackers(enoughtolinethepantwice)1cGrahamcrackercrumbs6TBSP.lightcream1tsp.vanilla2cupspowderedsugar

Melt1-cupbuGerinsaucepanands@rinsugar,eggandmilk.Bringtoaboiloverlowheat,s@rringconstantly,thenremovefromheat.S@rincoconut,1-cuppecansandgrahamcrackercrumbs.CoverboGomof13x9dishwithonelayerofwholegrahamcrackersandspreadcoconutmixtureovercrackers.Coverwithanotherlayerofwholegrahamcrackers.SojenremainingbuGerinbowl.Addcream,vanillaandpowderedsugarandbeatun@lfluffy.Spreadovercrackersandsprinklewithremainingpecans.Refrigerateovernightandcutintobars.Maybefrozen.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

NOBAKECOOKIES**MytakeonnobakesRegularOatsmakethemchewier.

2CupsWhiteSugar1CupBuGer½CupMilk

¾CupExtraCrunchyPeanutBuGer1tsp.Vanilla3CupsRegularOats(notquickcooking)

Bringfirst3ingredientstoboil.Boil4-5minutes.Removefromheatadd¾CupPeanutBuGers@rwell.Add1tsp.ofVanilla.Add3cupsofOatsands@rwell.Dropbyspoonful'sonwaxpaper.

FromPollyConner,Ohio

PEANUTPETITES

1/2cupbuGer1/2cuppeanutbuGer1/2cupsugar1/2cupbrownsugar(packed)1egg

11/4cupflour1/2tsp.bakingpowder3/4tsp.Soda1/4tsp.Salt

MixbuGer,peanutbuGer,sugarandeggthoroughly.Blendrestofingredients;s@rin.Chilldough.Rolldoughonalightlyflouredsurface,halfata@me,1/8”thick.CutwithroundcookiecuGer.Placeonbakingsheet.Bake6to8minutesat375degrees

Fros:ngS@r1/4cuppeanutbuGer,3cupspowderedsugarand1/4to1/3cupmilktogetherun@lcreamy.Add1/2cupchoppedSpanishpeanuts.Spreadoncookiesandenjoy!

FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas

WAFFLEIRONBROWNIES

1cupsugar1/4cupbuGer2eggs,separated2squaresmeltedBakerschocolate1/2cupmilk

2/3cupflourDashofsalt1tsp.Vanilla1cupchoppednuts

CreambuGerandsugar.Addeggyolks,chocolate&Vanilla.Adddryingredientsalternatelywiththemilk.Foldinthebeateneggwhites.Drop1tsp.BaGerineachsec@onofwaffleironandbakeforabout4minutes.Fros:ng:1cupsugar1/4scant(notfull)cupcocoa1/4cupbuGer

Pinchofsalt1/4cupmilk1tsp.Vanilla

Mixands@run@litboils.Boilhardoneminute.Coolandbeat.

FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas

NO-BAKECHERRYCHEESECAKE

IusePillsburypiecrust.Thisistheonlythingyouneedtobake.

1-8ozcreamcheese1-cansweetenedcondensedmilk1tsp.vanilla1/3cuplemonjuice1-cancherrypiefilling

Beatcreamcheeseun@lfluffy.Addsweetenedcondensedmilk,vanillaandlemonjuice.Pourintopiecrustshell.Refrigerate.Iusuallytrytomakethefillingthedaybefore.ThelongeritsetsthebeGeritis.Ialsorefrigeratethepiefilling.JusttastesbeGertome.Youcanuseanypiefillingyoulike.Refrigerateun@lreadytoserve.Ifyouwanttodoadeepdishpie,doublethefilling.YUMMY

FromSusanMyers,BelAir,Maryland

ORANGEJUICECAKE

IngredientsCAKE:1boxVanillaCakeMix1boxOrangeFlavoredJell-O,(4servingssize)3/4cupVegetableOil1cupFreshOrangeJuice4EggsGLAZE:1cupPowderedSugar2TBFreshOrangeJuice

TODECORATE:FinelygratedOrangePeelChoppedPistachioNuts

FromPollyConner,Ohio

PrepTime:5minutesCookTime:35minutesTotalTime:40minutes

CHERRYCHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES

1c(2s@cks)buGer–sojened¾cpackedbrownsugar½cgranulatedsugar2largeeggs1tsp.vanillaextract

2¼call-purposeflour1tsp.bakingsoda¾tsp.koshersalt2cchocolatechips¾cchoppeddriedcherries

Preheatovento350degreesandline2bakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Usingahandmixer,beatbuGerandsugarsun@llightandfluffy,about2minutes.Addeggsandvanilla–beatun@lcombined.Inaseparatebowl,mixflour,bakingsodaandsalt.S@rintowetingredientsthenfoldinchocolatechipsandcherries.Usingalargecookiescoop,scoopcookiesontopreparedbakingsheetsandbakeun@lset–13minutes.Yield–about2dozen

FromLisaBimber,Hamburg,NewYork

CARROTCAKE(fromCrea@veUniversity)

1cupliquidshortening2cupssugar4eggs2cupsflour1tsp.bakingsoda

1tsp.bakingpowder1/2tsp.salt1tsp.cinnamon1cupnuts3cupsgratedrawcarrots

Beatshortening,sugar,eggs;addflour,soda,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,andnuts.Mixwellandaddcarrots.Bakeingreasedandfloured9X13"panat350degreesfor40-50minutes.

ICINGFORCARROTCAKECream1s@ckofbuGerormargarineand8ouncesofcreamcheese.Addoneboxofpowderedsugar,1teaspoonvanillaandspreadoncooledcake.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa

NO-BAKEFLUFFYCHEESECAKE

1boxJell-OCheesecakemix(Iusuallybuythecherryorstrawberrycheesecakeversions.)8oz.creamcheese,sojened1/2c.milk1/2-1c.powderedsugar(dependsonhowsweetyoulikethings!)8oz.CoolWhipFollowJell-OCheesecakemixpackagedirec@onsformakingthegrahamcrackercrust(Notetheextraingredientsrequiredtocompletetheboxmixrequirements.)Putina9x13dish.FollowJell-OCheesecakemixpackagedirec@onsformakingthecheesecakefilling.Inanotherlargebowl,mixsojenedcreamcheese,milkandpowderedsugarun@lsmoothandwellblended.BlendJell-OCheesecakemixwithcreamcheesemixtureun@lsmooth.Gentlys@rCoolWhipintocheesecake/creamcheesemixture.Layerontopofthegrahamcrackercrustinthe9x13"dish.Coverwithplas@cwrapandrefrigerateun@lsetfirm(atleastanhourortwo).TopwithcherryorstrawberryfillfromJell-Omixpackagebeforeserving.(ThisrecipeoriginallycamefromTasteofHomemagazine.)

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

FROSTEDCRANBERRYSQUARES

1canofCranberryjelled16oz.strawberryjell113-1/2oz.cancrushedpineapple(syrup.savejuice)

1smallboGleof7uporSprite12oz.pkg.Dreamwhip18oz.pkg.creamcheese½cuptoastednuts

Drainpineapple,savesyrup.Addwatertosyruptomake1cup.Heatun@lmixtureisboiling.DissolveJell-Oinhotliquid.Cool.Gentlys@rin7up.Chillun@lpar@allysetBlendpineappleandcranberrysauce.Foldintomixture.Placeintopan.Chillun@lfirm.Fixdreamwhipaccordingtodirec@onsonbox.Foldincreamcheese.SpreadontoJell-O.Topwithtoastednuts.Note:Whendoublerecipedon’tdoublefros@ng.Use1dreamwhip&creamcheese.

FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA

BANANASPLITDESSERT

1½cgrahamcrackercrumbs3Tbs.Sugar½cmeltedbuGer

MixandlineboGomof9x13pan.Putinfreezerun@lfrozenorfirm.

Put3–4slicedbananasoverthecrust½gallonchocolatechipminticecream–sliceandputoverbananas1cchoppedwalnutsovericecream(opt)Freeze

ChocolateSauce1cChocolateChips½cbuGer

Melttogetherthenadd2cpowderedsugarand1½cevaporatedmilkCookslowly–refrigerateandmakesureitgetsthickAdd1tsp.vanillatochocolatesauce-spreadoverhardicecream

Freezeagain.

Whipheavycream(1/2pint),addcreamdementheandsugartotaste.Canfreezewithwhippedcreamonit.Takeoutabout15minutesbeforeserving

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

FUNNYCAKEDELECTABLE1reciperegularpiedough¾csugar½ccocoa¾cwater½cshortening2csugar

2eggs2call-purposeflour1tsp.bakingpowder1cmilk1tsp.vanilla

Pastry:Line28”pie@nswithpastry.Setaside.Syrup:Combinesugar,cocoaandwater;boilabout10minutesorun@litthickensaliGle.Cool.CakeBaGer:Creamshortening,sugarandeggstogether,sijdryingredientstogether;addalternatelywithmilktocreamedmixture.Blendinvanilla.ToBake:Spreadchocolatesyrupmixturedividingevenlyintopastrylinedpie@ns.PourhalfthecakebaGerovereachchocolatefilledpastryshell.Bakefor35minutesat375degrees.Serves12Whenyouarelookingforanunusualdessert–FunnyCakewillpleaseyou.ItisanoldGermanrecipe–cakebaGerisbakedoverchocolatesyrupinastandardpastryshell.Servetoppedwithicecreamorwhippedcreamforadesserttoberemembered.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

PEANUTBUTTERPINWHEELS

6cupspowderedsugar,plusmoreifneeded1/2cuprussetpotato,mashedandcooled(about1largepotato)

1/3cupcreamypeanutbuGer1tablespoonmilk1teaspoonvanillaextract1/8teaspoonsalt

1.  Inalargebowl,beatmashedpotato,milk,vanilla,andsaltwithanelectricmixeronmediumspeedfor2minutes.

2.  Mixinpowderedsugar,1cupata@me,un@ladoughhasformed.Onceyou’veaddedin6cups,ifyouneedmore,addin1tablespoonincrements.Doughshouldbethick,slightlythickerthancookiedough.

3.  Formdoughintoaballanddustwithpowderedsugar.Onasheetofwaxorparchmentpaper,rolldoughinto1/8-inchthickrectangle.Trimto10x12-inches.

4.  Generouslysprinklepowderedsugarovertopofdoughandplaceanotherpieceofparchmentpaperoverit.Inverttherectangleofdoughanddiscardthepaperthatisnowontop(theoneyouusedtorolloutthedough).

5.  SpreadpeanutbuGerevenlyoverdough.Rolldough@ghtlylong-sidetolong-sideusingparchmentpapertoguideit,jelly-rollstyle.Wrapinparchmentandfreezefor1hour.Cutinto1/4-inchthickslicesandserve.Enjoy!Lejovercandyshouldbestoredinanair@ghtcontainerintherefrigerator. AlwaysatreatatChristmas,andbakesales.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

MERINGUESALACREMEDEGRUYERES

These sweetly crisp meringues are a standard accompaniment of thick Gruyeres cream, a little like crème fraiche, but not quite as tart tasting. They’re one of the obligatory desserts of the annual harvest feast called La Benichon which takes place every October throughout the countryside in Canton Fribourg where the old town of Gruyeres is a treasured attraction. The recipe here is an approximation because normally the meringues are baked in a wood-burning oven and unfortunately the cream is not exported.

Meringues 4 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided use

Cream 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sour cream

Con@nuedonnextpage

1.  For the meringues, set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 200 degrees with convection if possible.

2.  Half fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil on medium heat. Combine the egg whites, vinegar, salt, vanilla, and 2/3 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk to mix. Set the bowl of the pan of boiling water and whisk gently until the egg whites are hot and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 1/2 minutes.

3.  Place the bowl on the mixer with the whish attachment and whim on medium/high speed until the meringue is risen in volume and still creamy textured. Over whipping will make the meringue dry and ruin the texture of the baked meringues.

4.  Fold in the remaining 2/3 cup sugar using a large rubber spatula. 5.  Fit a pastry bag with a large star tube and pipe out 3- to 4-inch pointed ovals of the meringue

on cookie sheets covered with parchment. 6.  Bake the meringues until they are crisp but still white, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool the

meringues on the pans. 7.  To serve, whip the cream and sour cream together to a soft peak. 8.  The guests then help themselves to a portion of the cream, spooning it onto a dessert plate

and then they break the meringue u=into large shards over the cream and eat the combination with a spoon. Add fresh raspberries.

WefirsthadthisyummydesertinaFrenchtownLesForesaboutamilefromtheSwissborder.ThetownofGruyersSwitzerlandismyfavoriteplacetovisitwhenweareinthearea.Ifyoucanfindthemeringuesinthestoreit’ssomucheasier!Some@mesyoucanfindtheCreaminimport/exportstoresundertheBri@sh‘cloGedcream’label.

Con@nued:MeringuesalaCrèmeDeGruyeres

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

TENNESSEEBLUEBERRYCOBBLER

1s@ckofbuGermelted1qt.blueberries–about3-4cupsLiGlewatertodampen¾csugar—pourontopofberries

¾-1cupsugar1cupmilk1c.flour(selfrising)orifusingplainflouradd1½tbakingpowder½tsaltVanilla

Mixtogetherandpourontopofblueberries.Bake350@llbrown.Doublefor9X13pan.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

YUMMYORANGEORSTRAWBERRYDREAMCAKE

1boxcakemix(IuseDuncanHeinz)StrawberryorOrangeMixasdirectedontheboxbutaddonesmallboxdryJell-O—eitherOrangeorStrawberry.Bakecake,thencool.

Icing:1C.powderedsugar8oz.containersourcream.Mixtogether-thenadd8oz.containerCoolWhip.Foldtogethereasily-don'tovermix!Putovercooledcake.Refrigerate.CakeisbeGerthenextday!

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

SHONEY'SFRESHSTRAWBERRYPIE

1sm.Pkg.strawberryJell-O1cupsugar4t.cornstarch2cupsboilingwater

Mixallingredientstogether,cookun@lthickandclear.Cool.

Pour1/2intobakedpieshell,addfreshslicedstrawberries,thenpourremainder.Placeinfridge.Servewithcoolwhip.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

30MINUTEFUDGECAKE

2cupsflour&2cupssugar,mixtogetherMixtogether&bringtoaboil2s@cksbuGer1cupwater4tablespoonscocoaaddtotheflour&sugarmixtureMixtogether1/2cupbuGermilkorsourmilk(add1tsp.vinegartomilktosourit)2eggsslightlybeaten1teaspoonvanilla1teaspoonsoda1teaspooncinnamonMixeverythingtogether&pourintoa9x13greased&flouredpanBakeat400degreesfor30minutes

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

CARROTCAKE

1½coil3eggs 1½csugar 2tsp.vanilla1tsp.salt 2tsp.bakingsoda

2tsp.cinnamon1lb.carrots,shreddedfinely1pkg.(12oz.)walnuts,crushed(op@onal)1cancrushedpineapple,drained

Creameggs,sugarandoil.Addvanilla.Mixdryingredientsandslowlyaddtowetmixture.ThisbaGerwillbethickatthispoint.AddinsomeofthecarrotstoloosenupthebaGer,handmixintheremainderofcarrotsplusthewalnutsandpineapple.Pourintoagreased9x13inchpanandcookat350degreesfor50–60min.testfordone-ness.CoolandfrostwithCreamCheesefros@ng.

CreamCheeseFros:ng

1(8oz.)barofcreamcheesesojened 1s@ckofbuGer1lb.ofpowderedsugar1tsp.vanilla

Mixandfrost.IliketodecoratewithMaraschinocherries.IalsousuallycookinaBundtpan.Samelengthof@me

FromPaulaBrown,Nashua,NH

Artwashesawayfromthesoulthedustofeveryday

life.PabloPicasso

CASSEROLES&SOUPS

NO-BOILMACARONIANDCHEESE

1/2cup(1s@ck)unsaltedbuGer,divided1/4cupall-purposeflour3cupswholemilk1tablespoonkoshersaltplusmore1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepperplusmore

1poundelbowmacaroni2cupsshreddedcheddar,divided2garliccloves,chopped1cuppanko(Japanesebreadcrumbs)2tablespoonschoppedflat-leafparsley

Preheatovento400°.Melt1/4cupbuGerinalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat.Addflour;cook,whiskingconstantly,for1minute.Whiskinmilkand3cupswater.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattoasimmer,andcook,whiskingojen,un@laverythin,glossysauceforms,about10minutes.S@rin1tablespoonsaltand1/2teaspoonpepper.Removesaucefromheat.

Tosspastaand11/2cupscheeseina13x9x2-inchorothershallow3-quartbakingdish.Poursauceover(pastashouldbesubmerged;donots@r)andcoverwithfoil.Bakeun@lpastaisalmosttender,about20minutes.Meanwhile,meltremaining1/4cupbuGerinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addgarlic,panko,andparsleyandtosstocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Removefoilfromdish.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cupcheese,thenpankomixture.Bakeun@lpastaistender,edgesarebubbling,andtopisgoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Letsit10minutesbeforeserving.

FromKa@eLinthicum

MACANDCHEESEVARIATION

1boxKrajmacandcheese.CookandaddbuGerbutnomilk.Addcheesemixand1cantomatosoup.Mixwellthenadd1lb.cookedgroundbeef.Reallygoodandveryeasy

FromMaryMetcalfRogers

CHICKEN‘OLE

2c.cookeddicedchicken4c.cookedwidenoodles1/4c.choppedonion14oz.cangreenchoppedchilies,1-103/4oz.cancreamofchickensoup

2½to3/4cchickenbroth1/2csourcream1tsp.salt1/2tsp.pepper11/2cCheddarcheese-dividedMixalltogetherw/1cgratedcheese.Use1/2cchickenbrothatfirstandaddmoreifmix

needsmoreliquid-butdon'tmakeitsoupy.Putingreased2qt.casserole.Sprinkleremainingcheeseontop.ForextratouchusefreshlygratedParmesancheeseontop.BAKE@350FOR45MINTO1HOUR.

FromMadellenWhite,Colorado

BESTCHICKENCASSEROLERECIPE

3cupschoppedcookedchicken2cupsfinelychoppedcelery1cup(4ounces)shreddedCheddarcheese1cupsourcream1cupmayonnaise

1(4-ounce)canwaterchestnuts,drainedandchopped1(10-3/4-ounce)cancreamofchickensoup1/2cupsliveredalmonds1(6-ounce)canFrench-friedonionrings

Whattodo:Preheatovento350degreesF.Coata9-x13-inchbakingdishwithcookingspray.Inalargebowl,s@rtogetherchicken,celery,cheese,sourcream,mayonnaise,waterchestnuts,soup,andalmonds.Spoonintopreparedbakingdish.Bakeuncoveredfor30minutes.Sprinkleonionringsevenlyovertopandbake5minutesmore,orun@lbubblyaroundtheedges.Letstand5to10minutesbeforeserving.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

BAKEDBEANS

1#GroundBeef1LargeOnionchopped½#BaconFried&cutup

2TBSPVinegar1CupBrownSugar¾CupofKetchup

BrownGroundbeef&simmerabout10minuteswiththeaboveingredients

1RegularCanBuGerBeans1LargeCanPork&Beans1RegularCanLightKidneyBeans

Drain&rinseKidneyBeans&BuGerBeans;combinewithPork&BeansinLargeCasseroledishandpoursauceoverbeans.Mixthoroughly.Bake1hour@350degrees

FromPollyConner,Ohio

CHICKENENCHILADALASAGNA

4-6chickenbreasts1dozencorntor@llas1cancreamofchickensoup1cancreamofmushroomsoup1cupmilk

1onionminced1largecangreenchilieschopped(nospice)orjalapeñosifyoupreferspice1poundgratedcheddarcheese

Steamchickenun@ldonewithsalt,pepper,garlicpowder,onionpowder,andcumintotaste.Shredchickenwhendoneandcooledenoughtohandle.Cuttor@llasinto1”strips.Mixsoupwithmilk,onions(myhusbandisnotafanofuncookedonion,soIsautéthemfirst),andchilies.Greasealargeflatcasserole.Putin½tor@llas,½chicken,and½sauce.Repeatandtopwithcheese.Refrigeratefor24hoursandbakeat300for1½-2hours.DeliciousservedwithasaladorMexicanstreetcorn.

FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington

BREAKFASTCASSEROLE

FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington

Slicedwhitebread,withorwithoutcrust,tolinetheboGomofa9x13pan,welikesourdough.Brownanddrain1½poundsoffavoritebreakfastsausage,welikemapleflavororspicy,andlayerontopofthecheese.Mix5eggs,2¼cup½&½.CoverwithAmericanCheeseSlices.Refrigerateovernight,placeinovencold,cookat350andservewhenbubbly,30-45minutes.

OVERNIGHTBLUEBERRYFRENCHTOAST

12slicesdayoldbreadcutinto1”cubes2–8ouncepackagesofcreamcheesecutin1”cubes1cupfreshblueberries(iffrozen,thawanddrain)12eggs2cupsmilk

1tsp.vanilla1/3cupmaplesyrupSauce:1cupsugar2tablespoonscornstarch1cupwater1cupblueberries1tablespoonbuGer

Lightlygreasea9x13bakingdishandarrange½ofthebreadcubes,thentopwiththecreamcheesecubes.Addremainingbreadcubes.Inalargebowlmixtheeggs,milk,vanilla,andsyrup.Pouroverthelayersandrefrigerateovernight.Removelayeredmix30minutesbeforebaking.Preheattheovento350andbakedcoveredfor25-30minutes.Uncoverandbakeforanother25-30minutes,un@lfirmandlightlybrowned.Sauce:Inamediumsaucepanmixthesugar,water,andcornstarch.Bringtoaboil,s@rringconstantly,andcookfor3-4minutes.Mixintheremainingblueberries,reduceheat,andsimmerfor10minutesun@ltheblueberriesburst.S@rinthebuGerandpouroverthebakedFrenchtoast.Welovethiswhencampingwithagroup.Weusethelejoverbunsandbread.Deliciousandahugehit!

FromLisbethStull,Tacoma,Washington

GRANDMAB’SLASAGNA

CoverboGomofbuGeredpanwithspaghelsauce.LinepanwithRAWlasagnanoodlesThinlycoverwithlayerof1#coGagecheesemixedwellwith2beateneggs.Sprinklegroundbeefoverlastmixture.Putthinslicesofpepperoniovertop.Sprinklewithgratedcheese. Moistenwithmoresauceandtopwithshreddedcheese.Con@nuetolayer(noodles,cheesemix,groundbeef,pepperoni,gratedcheese,sauce,shreddedcheese)Con@nuetolayer(noodles,cheesemix,groundbeef,pepperoni,gratedcheese)Topwithsauce,Sprinklewithshreddedcheese.Coverwithfoil.Bake1hourat350degrees.Letsitatleast½hourbeforeculng.

Tips:Useadeeperpanifpossible–thisis3layersCanalsousechickeninsteadofbeef.Wemadeitwithoutbeefandusedextrapepperoni(as1childdidn’tlikebeef)Cutlejoversintosquaresandstoreinglassdishes.Servewithgarlic–cheesebread.

FromLisaBimber,Hamburg,NewYork

CHILICASSEROLE

2cupsOrtegachilies2eggs2cupscheddarandMonterreycheese

½cupflour2cupsmilkSalt&pepper

Mixeggs,milk,flour,salt&pepper.Inagreasedpanlayershreddedchilies,sauce,cheese,repeat.Topwithcheese.Bakeat350degreesfor50minutes.Adddollopsofsalsaontopajerbaking.

FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA

BREAKFASTCASSEROLE

1boxStove-topStuffingmix(anyflavor,buttheSageDressingoneismyfavorite)4eggs,beaten3c.milk1c.cookedmeatofchoice(sausage,baconpieces,dicedham,etc.)4oz.shreddedcheddarcheese

Inlargemixingbowlor8cupmeasuringcup(baGerbowl),beateggsthenaddmilkandthoroughlybeatthemtogethertoblend.S@rinstuffingmixandmeat.Pourinto9x9"pan.(Ihavealsodoubledtherecipetomakea9x13"pan,butyoumayhavetoadjustthebaking@meandbecarefulnottoover-fill.)

Topwithshreddedcheeseandrefrigerateovernightorlongenoughtoletthestuffingabsorbthemilk/eggmixture.Bakeat350degreesF.for60-75minutes,un@lfirminthemiddleandcheeseismelted.Makes4good-sizedservings.Canbeeasilyreheatedinthemicrowavethenextday.

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

WHITEWINELASAGNA

2lbs.chickenorturkey1/3c.buGer(5T)1c.choppedonion(Iblendinblender)1cloveGarlicminced(Iused2ormore)¼tsp.thymeleaves½-1cupmushrooms(cannedorfresh)1/3c.Flour1c.chickenbroth

1c.whippingcream(ifyouwishtocutdownonrichnessusehalfandhalf)½c.dryWhitewine(Chardonnay)½lb.drylasagnanoodles½lb.Swisscheeseormore(2cups-Gruyere,Emmental,orregularSwissorcombina@on)

Sauté1T.buGer,onionsgarlicandthymefor1minute.CutChickeninto½inchpieces.Addingtosautémixture,cooking2-3minutesmore.Addmushroomstoheatthrough.Removetobowl.Inthesamepanmeltremaining4T.buGer.Addflourands@r@llgolden.Removefromheat,whiskincreamandwine.Returntoheatbringingtoaboil.Setaside

Layerina9X12”buGerpanasfollows1/3lasagna(boilnoodlesifnotusingthepre-cookednoodles)1/3sauce1/3chickenmixture1/3cheese

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Repeattwicemore.Coverwithfoilandbakeat350for20minutes.Removefoilandbake20minutesmore.Letstand15minutesbeforeculng.Serves6-8Note:Iprefermoresauce–doublingtherecipeexceptnotusingasmuchbuGer.ThecheeseespeciallytheGruyerewillhavemoreoilinit.ThisisalsogoodusingamixtureofmozzarellaandGruyerecheeseandcutsdownontherichness.Ihavealsousedthenopreboillasagnanoodles–worksgreatbutusemoresauce.

TryusingsmallernoodleslikeatCarabas.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

WHITEWINELASAGNA—con@nued

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

PINEAPPLECASSEROLE

1cupsugar6tablespoonsall-purposeflour2cupsgratedsharpcheddar2(20-ounce)canspineapplechunks,drained,and6tablespoonspineapplejuicereserved1cupcrackercrumbs(recommended:Ritz)8tablespoons(1s@ck)buGer,melted,plusextraforgreasingpan

1.  Preheattheovento350degreesF.2.  Greaseamedium-sizecasseroledishwithbuGer.3.  Inalargebowl,s@rtogetherthesugarandflour.Graduallys@rinthecheese.Addthe

drainedpineapplechunks,ands@run@lingredientsarewellcombined.Pourthemixtureintothepreparedcasseroledish.

4.  Inanothermediumbowl,combinethecrackercrumbs,meltedbuGer,andreservedpineapplejuice,s@rringwitharubberspatulaun@levenlyblended.Spreadcrumbmixtureontopofpineapplemixture.Bakefor25to30minutes,orun@lgoldenbrown

Note:Ihavemadethiswithouttheflour-s@llyummy!

KIEBASA&EGGNOODLES

CookonebagofMuellerseggnoodles.Meanwhilecookin2-3Toliveoilfirst1/3conionchopped-removeajercookedandplaceinbowl.Thenfryupapkg,ofKielbasaslicedintothincircles.Addbackthecookedonion,add2T.choppedfreshbasil,1T.freshoregano,saltandpepper-smallsprinkleredpepper.HeattogetherServewithfreshgratedParmesancheese.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

TACOSOUP

1poundgroundbeef(orgroundturkeyorchicken)1smallonionBrowntogether3cupsofwater

216oz.cantomatoes216oz.canpintobeans28oz.cantomatosauce1packagetacoseasoning

Servewithgratedcheese,cornchips&sourcream

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

SAUERBRATEN

MyGrandfatherwaspartGerman,orasmyGrandmothersaid,Pennsylvaniadutch.LOLButthisrecipecamefrommyAuntPat’smother-in-lawwhowecalledGrandmaAubuchon.Itwasabigdealtomakegrowingup

3lbs.ofroundroast3jarsofmincedmeat*2largeonions,chopped1cupofredwinevinegarorasdesired1Cupofwater1Tablespooneachofsaltandpepper

1Tablespoonofwhitesugar10wholecloves2bayleaves2Tablespoonofflour2TablespoonsofVegoil10ormoregingersnaps

Roundroastinaplas@cbagofmincedmeatandtheabove(exceptflour)rotatefor3days.*webuythejarsthattheyuseforPieTakeoutandpatdrywithtowel,reservethemarinade.Sprinklethebeefwithflourandonhighheatandoilbrownallsidesofthemeat.Addinthemarinadeandcover.Cookfor3to4hoursorun@ltender.3lbroastinanovenat350for5hoursPullthebeefandsetasidethenifthegravyistoothickaddsomebeefbroth,butaddcrushedgingersnapstothickenthebrothforgravy.

fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA

POTATOPANCAKES

PotatoesBuGerandmorebuGerSourcream

Saltandpepper choppedgreenonions OilifyoudonotwanttousebuGer

Peelandboilpotatoes,placeincoolwaterandbringtoboil,checktomakesurethepotatoesarefortender.Drainandputbackinpan.Iliketokeepacupofthepotatowatertotheside.IuseapotatomasherandslowlyaddsomebuGerabouthalfacube,makesureitissoj.Addsomegreenonion,savetherestfortheendandnowsomeaboutaquartercupofSourCream,its@llthickaddsomeofthepotatowater.Saltandpeppertotaste.Letcool!

FormliGlepalesinyourhand,nottothick.MeltbuGeronmediumheatplacecakeinthebuGerandcookun@lanicebrownthenflip.Sprinklewithgreenonionandservewithmeat

fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA

Artenablesustofindourselves&loseourselvesatthesame;me.

Thomas Merton

SALADS

FROGSEYESALAD(fromCrea@veUniversity)

1cupsugar2T.flour½tsp.salt1-3/4cupsunsweetenedpineapplejuice(IusethejuicethatIdrainoffthecansofpineapplechunksandcrushedpineapple)2eggs1T.lemonjuice1package(16ounce)acinidipepepasta

2cans(20ounceseach)pineapplechunks,drained1can(20ounceseach)crushedpineapple,drained3cans(11ounceseach)mandarinoranges,drained1cupminiaturemarshmallows1carton(12ounces)frozenwhippedtopping,thawed

Tomakedressing,combinesugar,flourandsaltinasaucepan.Graduallys@rinpineapplejuice.Bringtoaboil,s@rringconstantly.Inabowl,lightlybeateggs.S@rasmallamountofhotmixtureintoeggs.Returnalltopan,s@rringconstantly.Bringtoagentleboil.Cookands@r2minuteslonger.Removefromheat.Gentlys@rinlemonjuice.

Pourdressingintolargebowl.Cooltoroomtemperaturewithouts@rring.Coversurfaceofdressingwithwaxedpaper.Refrigerateun@lcooled.

Cookpastaaccordingtopackageinstruc@ons.Drainandrisepastaincoldwater.Placeinverylargebowl.S@rinpineapple,mandarinoranges,marshmallowsanddressing.Foldinwhippedtopping.Coverandrefrigerateun@lchilled

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,IA

CORNSALAD

1mediumonion,chopped1mediumbellpepper,chopped2cansyellowcorn,drained2canswhitecorn,drained

1packageshreddedcheddarcheese(8oz.)1CMiracleWhipSalt&Pepper

Mixalltogether.Whenreadytoserve,mixinabagofFritosChiliflavoredChips.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

SWEETPOTATOPUDDING

1LargecanSweetPotatoes1Cupevaporatedmilk1cubebuGer,melted

Blendfirstthreeingredients.

ThenAdd:2eggs1Cupsugar1/4teaspooncloves1/4teaspoonnutmeg1/4teaspooncinnamon

PlaceinbuGeredcasseroledishandbakeat375degreesfor45-60minutes,orun@laknifeinsertedinthemiddlecomesoutclean.

Topping:3/4cupcornflakecrumbs1/2cupnuts1/2cupbrownsugar3/4cubemeltedbuGer

Mix,spreadontopandbakeanother10minutes.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

CABBAGESALAD

1#or1/2alargeheadofcabbage,shredded1chickenbreast,cookedandcutup3greenonions,chopped2Tbsp.Toastedorplainalmonds1pkg.Ramennoodles

Dressing:1/2cupoil3Tbsp.Vinegar2Tbsp.Sugar1tsp.Salt1/2tsp.Pepper1tsp.AccentoraliGlegarlicsaltTosstogetheratleast1/2hourbeforeserving.

FromConnieBartch,Wylie,TX

MADARINORANGETOSSEDSALAD

1LargeheadofleGuce2CupsfinelychoppedCelery2TBSPmincedfreshparsley4GreenOnionschopped(allofit)1largecanmandarinoranges,drained

Dressing(Iusuallymake11/2amountofdressing)**MixWellrefrigerate,tossonsaladjustbeforeserving¼CupTarragonVinegar½CupOil½tsp.salt½tsp.tobaccosauce¼cupSugar

FromPollyConner,Ohio

QUICKBROCCOLISALAD

1pkg.broccolislawAdd:1c.Craisins4slicesfriedandcrumbledMaplebacon1/2cchoppedredonion1/2-3/4cslicedalmondsorsunflowerseedsBoGledcoleslawdressingtotasteTa-Da..done!

FromMadellenWhite

FRITOCORNSALAD

Ingredients-2canscorn,drained-1/2cupchoppedcelery-1/2cupchoppedonion-1/2choppedbellpepper

-1cupmayo-11/2cupsshreddedcheese-10oz.bagChiliCheeseFritos

Direc:onsMixtogetherallingredientsexcepttheFritos.Refrigerateun@lreadytoserve.S@rinFritosun@lwellblendedwhenserving.

FromWayneandMary

FRUITSALAD

*Adjustquan@@estoyourpreferences1canpeachpiefilling1/2pint-1pintfreshorfrozen(thawed)slicedstrawberries3bananas,sliced1-11/2cupsgrapes1canmandarinoranges

Mixallingredients.Chillafewhoursandserve.Youcanactuallyuseanyfruitpiefillingbutcherryorstrawberryareourfavorites.Youcanaddanyfreshfruits!Kiwiandpineapplearealsoreallygood.

FromWayneandMary

TRIPLEBERRYPRETZELSALAD

Crust:2cups(175g)crushedpretzels3/4cup(210g)buGer,melted3tablespoonssugar

Creamcheesemiddle:2cups(475ml)heavywhippingcream2(8oz.)(226g)pkgs.creamcheese,sojened2cups(107g)miniaturemarshmallows1cup(115g)powderedsugar

Topping:1(6oz.)(170g)pkg.raspberryJell-O21/2cups(590ml)boilingwater3cups(385g)frozenmixedberries

Crust:Preheatovento350degreesF(176degreesC).Inamediumbowlcombinethecrushedpretzels,meltedbuGer,andsugar.PressfirmlyintotheboGomofa13x9"bakingpan.Bakefor10minutesthencoolcompletely.

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Creamcheesemiddle:Inthebowlofastandmixerbeatwhippingcreamun@lsojpeaksform(@pscurl).Inaseparatebowlbeatthecreamcheeseun@lsmooth.Addthewhippedcream,marshmallows,andpowderedsugar.Mixjustun@lcombined.Spreadinanevenlayeroverthepretzelcrust.BesureallofthecrustiscoveredtopreventtheJell-Ofromseepingintothecrust.Coverandrefrigerate.

TRIPLEBERRYPRETZELSALAD--con:nued

Jell-OtoppingInalargebowlcombinetheJell-Oandboilingwaterun@lJell-Oisdissolved.S@rinthefrozenfruit.Placeintherefrigeratorjustun@litstartstothickenslightly(watchthiscarefullyasitcansetupquickly).Whenithasthickenedslightlycarefullypouroverthecreamcheeselayer.Refrigerateun@lcompletelyset(atleast3-4hours).

RecipeNotesThiscaneasilybemadethenightbefore.Storelejoversintherefrigeratorforupto2days.Total@medoesnotreflectchilling@mes.Canreplacethewhippingcreamwithan8oz.containerofwhippedtopping.

FromNancyFocardi,Marathon,NewYork

COTTAGECHEESEFLUFF(fromCrea@veUniversity)

1cupsmallcurdcoGagecheese1package(3ounces)orangegela@n1can(11ounces)mandarinoranges,drained1cupunsweetenedcrushedpineapple,drained

½cupchoppedpecans,op@onal1carton(8ounces)frozenwhippedtopping,thawed

Inabowl,combinethecoGagecheeseandgela@npowder;mixwell.S@rinoranges,pineapple,andpecansifdesired.Justbeforeserving,foldinthewhippedtopping.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa

FromDebiSalisbury/SantaMaria,CA

CHINESECHICKENSALAD

1headgreencabbage-chopped2-3cookedchickenbreasts–seasoned&shredded(cannedchickencanbesubs@tuted)1bunchgreenonions-chopped

2pkg.TopRamensoup,uncooked&crumbled–discardflavorpacks3TBLslicedalmonds(op@onal)Saltedsunflowerseeds

Mixallingredients

Dressing

3TBLsugar1TSPsalt2TBSsoysauce

¾cupoil½TSPpepper3TBSwhitevinegar

Blendwell&tosswithsalad

ITALIANORZOSALAD Thisisaspinonapastasaladandyoucanchangeitupandaddallsortsofthings–makeitGreekbyaddingGarbanzobeansandsomefetacheese,makeitMexicanbyaddingblackorpintobeans,chilies,cilantro,andevencorn.Useyourimagina@on

Ingredients

12oz.freshgreenbeanstrimmedandcutinto1”pieces1½corzopasta6oz.marinatedar@chokehearts–undrainedandchopped1redbellpepperchopped½cchoppedredonion

½cpiGedhalvedKalamataolives(youcoulduseblackolivesifyoudon’tlikeKalamata)2Tchoppedfreshbasil1Tcapers–drained½cfavoriteItaliansaladdressing

Cookbeansfor3-4mininboilingwater,drainCookpastaaccordingtopackagedirec@onsDrainandrinseincoldwaterInbowlcombineeverything–Tosstocoatandcoverandchillforatleast4hrs.beforeserving

FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA

NORTHWOODSINNREDCABBAGESALAD

NorthWoodsInnisagreatrestaurantinSoCalandIlovetogothereforthesalads,breadandpotatoes.

1headofredcabbage1cupvegetableoil(oryourfavoriteoil)1cup+4Tbs.redwinevinegar6Tbs.sugar(orIusesteviaormonkfruitsweetenertomakeitsugarfree)

2tsp.salt2tsp.pepper1tsp.onionpowder½tsp.seasonedsalt

Shred(orslicecabbagethinly)cabbageandputinglassbowlMixrestofingredientsPourdressingovercabbageandrefrigeratemostofdayorovernight,

FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA

CALIFORNIASPAGHETTISALAD1lb.spaghel1pt.cherrytomatoes-halved2med.zucchini-Diced1largecucumber-diced1medgreenpepperdiced*

1RedOniondiced1SweetRedPepper-diced2Cansslicedblackolivesdrained

DRESSING116boGleItaliandressing1/4cupParmesancheese1TBLSpoonSesameSeeds2Tsp.poppyseeds

1tsp.paprika1/2tsp.celerysalt1/4tsp.garlicpowderOp@onal:Parmesancheese

Cookpastaanddrain&rinsewithcoldwater.Transfertolargebowl.Addvegetablesandolives.InlargeseparatebowlwhiskItaliandressingandalloftheotheringredients.Drizzleoverspaghelmixture,tosstocoatandrefrigerateovernight.GarnishwithParmesancheeseifdesired.*Iomitthegreenpepperandsubs@tutewithayellowororangepepper,notafanofgreenpeppers.Ar@chokesarealsoanexcellentchoicetoadd.Youcanaddminipepperoni,dicedsalamianddicedchickentothissalad.Thepossibili@esareendlessandcanbecustomizedtoyourtastebuds.FromRoniMarks,N.California

FRESHFRUITSALAD

DannonLiteandFitvanillayogurt(largecarton)CoolwhiponecontainerSmallvanillapudding(sugarfree)Strawberries

BlackberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesSlicedalmondsTriflebowl

Ifixedthepuddingwith11/2cupsofmilk(notthe2cupsliketheboxsays).ThenmixwiththecoolwhipandtheDannonFityogurt.CutupthestrawberriesandaddalloftheberriesinonebowljusttomixthemtogetheraliGle.Layerthetriflebowlwithalayeroffruit,thentheyogurtmixtureandcon@nuelayersun@lyouhavefilledthetriflebowl.Addslicedalmondsasgarnish.Nicetotakeforpotluck....preGytoo,especiallyinatriflebowl.

FromRoniMarks,N.California

RAMENNOODLESTRAWBERRYSALAD

1pkg.Ramennoodles(anypackagebecauseyouaren’tusingtheflavoringpacket)1cupchoppedwalnuts¼c.buGer¼c.sugar

¼c.Canolaoil2Tbsp.redwinevinegar8c.tornRomaineleGuce½c.choppedgreenonions2c.freshstrawberries,sliced

BreakRamennoodlesintosmallpieces.(Justthrowawaytheflavoringpacketbecausewedon’tneedit.)Inlargeskillet,cooknoodlesandwalnutsinmeltedbuGerovermediumheatfor6minutesorun@lgoldenbrown.Makesureyous@rfrequentlysotheydon’tburn!Removefromheatandletcool.Willthewalnutmixtureiscooling,makethedressing.Inasmallbowlwhisktogetherthesugar,oil,vinegar,andsoysauceun@lwellcombined.CombinetheRomaine,greenonions,strawberries,andnoodlemixtureinalargebowl.Drizzlewithdressingandtossgently.Serveimmediately.

FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC

PINEAPPLEPARTYSALAD

1can(#2½)crushedpineapple1pkg.lemonJello1pkg.limeJello¼tsp.salt

1cdrycoGagecheese1cmayonnaise½cblanchedandchoppedalmondsorwalnuts

Drainsyrupfrompineappleintoabowl.Addenoughwatertosyruptomake2cups.Heattoboilingpoint.DissolveJelloinboilingliquid.Addsalt.Coolun@lslightlythickened.FoldincoGagecheese,mayonnaise,crushedpineapple,andnuts.Pourintomoldor9insquarepan.Chilltoset.Serves10–12.Myson’sfavoritefortheholidays.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

16oz.boxstrawberry(orraspberry)Jell-O19oz.containercoolwhip1cupcrushedwalnuts1smallcancrushedpineapple(drained)4slicedbananas

WHIPPEDSTRAWBERRY/WALNUTJELLO

1.  MixJell-Oasdirectedusing1/2cuplesswater2.  Mixincrushedpineapple3.  Letsetupun@lsemi-solid4.  Thenwhipinhalfthecoolwhip5.  Addnutsandslicedbananas6.  Letsetup7.  Topwithremainingcoolwhip

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

EMERALDSALAD

17ozboGleof7-UP18oz.pkg.LimeJell-O2/3Cmayonnaise3/4Cnuts-chopped(Iusewalnuts)

1/4lb.marshmallows-15large19oz.creamcheese1#2cancrushedpineapple1tubCoolWhip

Combine7-UPandmarshmallowsintopofdoubleboilerun@lmelted.PouroverLimeJell-OS@run@ldissolved.Havecreamcheeseatroomtemperature.Addhotmixtureslowlytocreamcheese,beatun@lsmooth.AddpineappleandnutsChillpar@allyFoldinwhippedcreamRefrigerate

ThisisaVERYOLDrecipe.Iusethemicrowavetomeltthemarshmallows.Usealargemicrowavebowl-watchclosely-s@rojen

FromAnitaBergman,ColumbusOH

PEASALAD

110oz.pkg.frozenpeas½cupsourcream1cupcelerychopped1cupHiddenValleydressingprepared1cupcauliflowerchopped½tsp.DijonMustard½cupgreenonionchopped1cupcashews¼cupcookedcrispbacon,crumbled

Rinsefrozenpeasinhotwater.Mixallvegetableswithsourcream.Combineremainingingredients.Chillbeforeserving.

FromMaryAnnDunbar

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

Degas

MAIN DISHES & SIDES (Crockpot & InstaPot)

BESTBEEFDIPEVER

Serves10

4poundsbeefchuckroast1TBSPmincedgarlic1TBSPdriedrosemary3bayleaves

1cupsoysauce6cupswater

Placeroastinslowcooker.Seasonwithgarlicandrosemaryandaddbayleaves.Pourinsoysauceandwater.CookonLowselngfor6to10hours.Unlikemostroasts,thelongeritcooks,thebeGer.Removebayleavesandshredforsandwiches.

FromPeggySteinbronn,Urbandale,Iowa

BARBECUEHAMBURGER(fromCrea@veUniversity)

2lbs.groundbeef4smallonionscutup2canstomatosoup2Tbsp.Sugar2tsp.drymustard

4tsp.vinegar6-8Tbsp.catsup1canwaterSalt&pepper

Brownhamburgerandonions.Combineotheringredientsandpourmixtureoverhamburger.Salt&pepperasdesired.PutincrockpotandcookallajernoonLikeasloppyjoeormaid-riterecipe,butnotsweet.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa

MACARONIANDCHEESE

1lb.Elbowmacaroni1s@ckmeltedbuGer4Cshreddedcheddarcheese4oz.creamcheese,cubed1/2Cfreshgratedparmesancheese2cans(12-oz)evaporatedmilk

2Cwholemilk1/2tgarlicpowder1/8tpaprikaKoshersaltPepperChives

Placeallingredients,exceptchives,incookerandseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookonhighun@lpastaiscookedthrough,about2hours.Thenevery20minutesifnotcookedyet.Garnishwithchivesbeforeserving.

FromDonnaDobbins

CROCKPOTPOTATOES(fromCrea@veUniversity)

1-1/2pkg.(32oz.pkg.)frozenhashbrowns1cancheesesoup1(13oz.)canevaporatedmilk

Salt&peppertotaste8oz.cheddargratedcheese1canonionrings(op@onal)

Placeallingredientsincrockpot,reserving1/2canonionringstoplaceontopofmixturewhenserving.Cookonlowfor8-9hoursorhighfor4hours.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa

GRANDMOMSCHILI

1lb.ofgroundbeeforturkey1choppedonion1smallcanoftomatosoup1canofDARKredkidneybeansdrained1canofdicedtomatoes.Iusetheonesthathavesomehotspiceinthem1tablespoonchilipowderortotasteSalttotaste

Browngroundmeatwithonionsanddrainexcessfat.Combineallingredientsintheslowcooker.4hoursonhighshouldbefine.Ilikeminetocookalong@me.

FromSueMyers,BelAir,Maryland

LAMBSHANKS

LambshanksliGlebitofwaterlotsofgarlicLawry'sSeasonsaltonionpowderCookonlowalldayAddpotatoesandcarrotsaboutanhourbeforeitsdone.

FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,California

SLOWCOOKERFIESTACHICKEN

McCormick'shasaseasoningpacketcalledSlowCookersFiestaChicken.2lb.chickenbreast2cansdicedtomatoes1candrainedcorn,1canblackbeans,drainedandrinsedAjercookingyouputitonriceortacochipswithsourcreamandsalsa.

EASYPORKCHOPS

1pkg.bonelessporkchops1cancreamofchickensoup1packetdryranchdressingmix

Incrockpot,layerporkchops,addthecreamofchickensoup,thensprinkledryRanchdressingallover.CoverandcookonHighfor4hoursorlowforsixhours.

FromConnieBartch,Wylie,Texas

CHICKENANDRICE--Oven(Crea@veUniversity)

1-1/2cupsuncookedMinuteRice1cancelerysoup1cancreamofchickensoup¼cupmilk

SpraybakingpanwithPAM.Mixingredientstogetherandplaceinbakingpan.Laypiecesofchickenontop(Inormallyusebonelessskinlesschickenbreasts)ontopofmixture.Sprinklewithdryonionsoupmix.Seal@ghtlywithaluminumfoil.Bakefor1-1/2hoursat350degrees.

FromLaurieandSandySpeltz,Urbandale,Iowa

SlowCookerCreamyBeefStroganoff—serves8people

2cansCampbell's®CondensedCreamofMushroomSoup¼cupSwanson®BeefBrothorSwanson®BeefStock3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce3clovesgarlic,minced1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper12ounceswhitemushrooms,sliced(about4cups)

3mediumonion,coarselychopped(about11/2cups)2poundsbonelessbeefroundsteak,cutintothinstrips1/2cupsourcream12ounces(about7cups)mediumeggnoodles,cookedanddrained1tablespoonchopped

S@rthesoup,broth,Worcestershire,garlicandblackpepperinamediumbowl.Placethemushroomsandonionsintoa6-quartslowcooker.Topwiththebeef.Pourthesoupmixtureoverthebeef.CoverandcookonLOWfor8to9hoursorun@lthebeefisfork-tender.S@rthesourcreaminthecooker.Servethebeefmixturewiththenoodles.Sprinklewiththeparsley,ifdesired.

FromPamRobinson,Junc@onCity,Oregon

CROCKPOTTRITIP1tri@p1pkg.eachofAuJuiceandRanchDressing1cubeofbuGer6tohowmanyyouwantofpepperoncini'sCookinCrockPotONLYfor5hoursonhigh!Makesgreatgravytoo!!!!!

FromTheresaRouse

CHICKEN&NOODLESCROCKPOT

2cansCreamofChickensoup215ozcansChickenBroth1s@ckmargarineorbuGer1lb.chickenbreasts(freshorfrozen)1pkg.frozeneggnoodles(24oz.)-IuseReamesbrandfoundatWal-MartorBrookshire'sPutchickenonboGomofcrockpot.Pourchickenbrothandsoupontop.Thentopwiths@ckofmargarineorbuGer.Cookonlow6-7hrs.Takethechickenoutandshred.Putbackincrockpotandaddthefrozennoodles.Cookfor2morehrs.s@rringevery30minutesun@ldone.Thisissogood.Itissimilartochickenanddumplings.

FromSharonMcMillan,WestMonroe,LA

CROCKPOTLASGANA

1lb.leangroundbeef1onion,chopped2garliccloves,smashed1(28ounce)cantomatosauce1(6ounce)cantomatopaste1½teaspoonsalt

1teaspoondriedoregano12ouncescoGagecheese(welike2%)½cupgratedParmesancheeseor½cupasiagocheese12ounceslasagnanoodles,uncooked16ouncesshreddedmozzarellacheese

Browngroundbeef,onion,andgarlicinfrypan.Addtomatosauce,tomatopaste,saltandoregano.Cooklongenoughtogetitwarm.SpoonlayerofmeatsauceontotheboGomofslowcooker.Adddoublelayerofuncookedlasagnanoodles(breaktofit)andtopwithcheeses.Repeatwithsauce,noodlesandcheesesun@lallareusedup.Coverandcookonlowfor4to5hours.

FromConnieBartch,Wylie,TX

ROLLMOPS(therealnameisRoulade)

IgrewupwiththesebeingcalledRollMopsanditwasn’tun@lmy20’sthatIfoundouttherealname.Mykidss@llcallthemRollMopsandthat’swhattheywillalwaysbe.I’mnotagoodmeasurerwhenIcook-moreofasprinkleofthisorthatandtaste.Forthisrecipeyoucooktheminbrowngravyandyoucanmakeyourownorbuyagravymixorevenajar-yourchoice.Iwroterecipefor4butifyouwantmorejustincreaseeverything

Ingredients(serves4)

4slicesofthinslicedbeefabout4”x6”each(orgotobutcherandgetaroundsteakdoubletenderizedandyoucancutitup)Carrotcutintos@cksOnioncutintowedgesDillPicklescutintospearsBacon–4slices

2tsp.salt2tsp.garlicpowderorgranulated2tsp.blackpepper2tsp.meattenderizer¾-1cflourToothpicksOilBrownGravymix

RollMops—con@nuedonnextpage

Mixsalt,pepper,garlic,tenderizerinbowlLayasliceofbeefonculngboardandsprinklewithaliGleoftheseasoningmixture.Layasliceofthebacononmeatandthensomecarrots,onionsanddillpickle.Rollupjellyrollstyleandsecurewithtoothpicks.Con@nueun@ldoneAddlejoverseasoningtoflour(oraddmoreseasoningtoflour)inbowl.

HeatupoilinfrypanDredgerollmopsinflourmixtureandputinpantobrown,turningtobrownallsidesWhendonebrowningmakebrowngravymix(ormakeyourfavoritehomemadegravyrecipe)andcon@nuetocookrollmopsinthegravyforabout30-45min(un@ldone–meatisthinsoitdoesn’ttaketolong)

Servewithmashedpotatoesandremembertotellgueststotakeouttoothpicks.

RollMops—con:nued

FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA

OVENCRISPCHICKEN

MarinateyourchoiceofchickenpiecesinKrajZESTYItaliansaladdressing(Iusethefat-freeversion,butanyflavorfulItaliandressingwillwork--useenoughtolightlycoatthechickenpiecesinthecontainer--1/2c.???)foratleast2hr.IusuallydoitovernightORwhenIbuythechicken,Ipackageitinfreezercontainerswiththedressing,letitsitovernightintherefrigeratorandthenputitinthefreezerwiththedressingsothatstepisalreadycompletedwhenIdecidetousethechicken.Preheatovento350degreesF.

Foreasycleanup,linebakingsheet(onethathassides)withnon-s@ckfoilorparchmentpaper.Removethawed,marinatedchickenfromcontainerandmarinadeandthoroughlycoatwithKellogg'scornflakecrumbs.(Iuseabaggieoremptycerealbaglinertoshakethecrumbsontothechicken.)Placecoatedchickenonlinedbakingpan,skin-sideup.(Toreducefat,Iuseskinlesspiecesofchicken.)Bakeat350degreesF.for1hourorun@ldone(ifusinganair-bakepan,Ibakeitfor1hourand15minutes.Dark,non-s@ckpansmaytakeslightlylessthan1hour.)

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

MARINATEDCROCKPOTCHICKEN

Usingthesamemarina@ngprocedureasintheOvenCrispChickenrecipe(seepreviousrecipe),Iputthethawedandmarinatedchicken(4pieces?)PLUSKrajZESTYItaliansaladdressingmarinadeinacrockpotandaddanundilutedcanofcreamof(chicken,mushroom,celery,etc.--chooseone)soupandcookonlow4-6hours.

Iliketofillmycrockpot1/2fullwithmorechickenanduse2cansofsouptomakeextracookedchickentouseinothercasseroledishes.Thechickenismoistandveryflavorful.Again,Iuseskinlesschickenifpossible.Servewithrice,noodles,mashedpotatoesorasideofvegetables.

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

ZUCCHINI-PARMESANCHEESEFRITTERS

3largezucchini,finelygrated,½tsp.salt.Combineandsetasidefor10minutes.Pourmixtureintocleandishtowelorcheeseclothandsqueezetodraincompletely.

BATTER:

1egg5Tablespoonsallpurposeflour4TablespoonsParmesanCheese¼teas.SaltGroundblackpeppertotasteOilforfrying

TOPPINGS:1TablespoongratedParmesancheese,ortotaste.Pinchofsalt¼cupsourcreamfortopping

Whiskegginbowlandaddflour,Parmesancheese,saltandpepper.S@rindrainedzucchiniandmixwell.HeatoilinamediumsizedpanovermediumhighheatAddbaGerbytablespoon.CookfriGersun@lgoldenbrownonbothsides,about5minutes.Transfertoaservingplate,sprinklewithParmesancheeseandsalt.Serveimmediatelywithsourcream.

Thisrecipeissoversa@leandcanbetweakedtoyourowndesire.Onionandgarlicpowderand/orshreddedcheddarcheesecanbeaddedandcookedinanairfryer.GlutenfreeflourandItalianflavoredbreadcrumbscanbesubs@tutedforallpurposeflour.

FromMaryAnnDunbar

Toprac@ceanyart,nomaGerhowwellorbadly,isawaytomakeyoursoulgrow.Sodoit.

Kurt Vonnegut

APPETIZERS

28ozCreamCheese2pkgs.thinslicedsmokedbeef3or4greenonionsChopbeeffineandreserve1/2ofonepkg.fortopping.Choponions(topsandall)andcombinewithcreamcheeseandbeef.Formintoballandtopwithreservedbeef.Hammaybeusedinsteadofbeef.IpreferCarlBuddingbrandbutcan’talwaysfindit.IservethiswithWheatThins.Thisrecipecanbeadjusteddependingonhowmanyyouaretryingtofeed.Thisisalwaysabighitandnoonebelievesmethatthereareonly3ingredients.Mygrandkidsloveitsomuch,many@mesitdoesn’tevengetmadeintoaball.Theyjusteatitoutofthebowl.IfIdogettomakeitintoaball,IlayoutSaranWrap,spreadthereservedmeatonthewrapandthenlaytheballontop.Wrapupandrefrigerateun@lreadytoserve.

FromSharonMcMillan,WestMonroe,LA

BEEFYCHEESEBALL

GRAPEJELLYMEATBALLS

1(32ounce)jargrapejelly2(12ounce)boGlestomato-basedchilisauce(suchasHeinz®)

1pinchcayennepepper(op@onal)1(6pound)bagfrozencocktail-sizedmeatballs

Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.

From Peggy Steinbronn, Urbandale, Iowa

PIZZASTARS

1lb.hotsausage1½cgratedcheddarcheese1½c.gratedMonterreyJackcheese1c.Ranchdressing

½c.choppedredpepper4½oz.choppedblackolives2packagesCrescentrolls

Brownsausage,drainandcool.Combineremainingingredientswithcooledsausage.RollCrescentrollsoutandpinchdiagonalseams.Cuteachrectangleinto6squaresandplaceeachsquareintothecupofaminimuffinpan.Spoonfillingintocups.Bakeat350for10-12minutes.

FromConnieBartch,WylieTX

NACHOSCookhamburgerwithLawry'scoarsegroundgarlicandtacoseasoning.Drain.Putovertor@llachips.MelthotMexicancheeseoverthetop.BACONWRAPPEDSCALLOPSBaconwrappedscallops-wrapbaconaroundscallopsandsecurewithtoothpick-bakeat425forabout25minutes.

FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,California

BACONWRAPPEDCHICKEN

Ingredients1PackageofBacon1rawchickenbreastcutintobigbitesizepieces1/2CupBrownSugar1/4teaspooncayennepepperortotasteToothpicks

Cutbaconin2-3pieces(dependinghowlongitis)WrapchickenpiecesinbaconandsecurewithtoothpickPlaceinovenproofcontainerlinedwithfoilforeasycleanupSprinklewithbrownsugar(ifyouwantspicemixincayennewithbrownsugar)Cookinoven-375*andcookfor20-30minun@lbaconiscrispyandchickendone

FromJanetMitchell,Hesperia,CA

APPETIZERSPREAD

1#Braunschweiger4oz.creamcheese1/2c.sandwichspread1/2c.finelychoppedonion1tsp.WorcestershireSauce8dropsTabascosauce

Mixtogether,formballandrefrigeratefor1hourbeforeservingasspreadwithchoiceofcracker.It'sbeGerthanitsounds!!!!

FromMadellenWhite,ColoradoSprings,CO

VELVEETACHEESEBALL

1lb.VelveetaCheese,cubedorcuttoreducethickness8oz.creamcheese,cubed1Tbsp.WorcestershireSauce1Tsp.onionpowder(mayusechoppedonion,ifpreferred-1/4-1/2c.)1c.MiracleWhip1/4to1/2c.(Choppednuts,cookedbaconpieces,parsley,toppingofchoice)

Inlarge,microwave-safeglasscontainer,meltVelveetacheeseabout3minutes(@mewillvarydependingonthemicrowaveused--avoidscorching/burningthecheese).S@rtomakesmooth.Addcubedcreamcheeseandcon@nuemel@ngthecheesemixturefor2moreminutes.S@run@lsmooth.S@rinWorcestershiresauceandonionpowderun@lwellblendedwithcheesemixture.AddMiracleWhipands@run@lwellblendedwithcheesemixture.Formmixtureintoaballshapeinplas@cwrapORplaceinstoragecontainertoshape.(IuseCoolWhipcontainers.)Refrigerateun@lfirm--atleast2hoursorovernight.Ajerfirm,cheeseballmayberemovedfromwraporcontainerandrolledinnuts,bacon,etc.orwhatevertoppingyouchoose.Rewrapwithfreshplas@cwraporputinacontainer.

VelveetaCheeseBall-con@nuedonnextpage

ThiscanbemadedaysinadvanceastheflavorsblendandgetbeGerwith@me.IusethisasgijsatChristmasandeliminatetheforma@onstepbypulngthecheesemixtureinfes@vecontainersandjustsprinklingthetoppingsontopofthemixturebeforerefrigera@ng.Ileavethelidsoffun@ltheyhavetotallycooledtokeepsteam/moisturefromcollec@ngonthesurface.Addthelidsthenextday,topwithabowandtheyaregoodtogo!Theylastmanydaysintherefrigeratororcanbefrozenun@lyouwanttousethem.(ButIwillwarnyou,onceyoustartea@ngit,theywon'tlastlong!!!)Servewithcrackers,oritisalsogoodoncelerys@cks.

VelveetaCheeseBall-con@nued

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

CHEESEBALLPINECONES

Makeyourfavoritecheeseball.Formintotheshapeofapinecone.Then,star@ngatthetopofthecone,layeralmondsinrows.Useeitherwholeorslicedalmonds.Thenatthetop,usingfreshparsley,insertthatintothetopofthecone.Servewithcrackers.

FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA

FILLEDSNOWPEAS

Usingfreshsnowpeas,slicealongtheedgemakinganopening.Removepeas.Withcreamcheese,adddillandmixwell.Stuffthesnowpodswiththecreamcheesemix!

FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA

BRUSCHETTABAGUETTES

UsingbagueGesslicediagonally.Withamixtureofcreamcheeseanddill,spreadoverthebreadslices.TopwithabruscheGamixture.YoucanbuyitorcanmakeyourownIlikeitwithsundriedtomatoesinit!Sogood!

FromCookieRouse-Perry,LaVerneCA

CHEESEPUFFS

2cupsgratedsharpcheddarcheese½cupbuGer1cupsijedflour50smallolives(greenorblack)

½tsp.salt1tsp.paprikaDashcayenne

BlendcheesewithsojbuGer.S@rinflourandseasonings,whichhavebeensijedtogether.Mixwell.Wrapateaspoonofthemixturearoundeacholivecoveringitcompletely.Arrangeonabakingsheet.Chill@llfirmorfreeze.Bakeinhotover(400degrees)for15minutes.

FromNancyGenel,RichardsonTexas

HOTSAUSAGEBALLS

1lb.JimmyDeanSpicybulkSausage3cBisquick1lb.gratedcheddarCheese

Mixthoroughly,formballs,bake350degreesfor20-25minutes.Makes45mediumsizeball.

FromNancyGenelfromRichardsonTexas

SPICEDNUTS

Eggwhiteslightlybeaten2cupsmixednuts6T.sugar1T.cinnamon

1/8t.Nutmeg1/8t.cloves1c.raisins(IuseCranberryraisins)1/2t.salt(opt)

Beateggwhiteun@lsmooth.Addnuts.S@rtocoateachnut.Mixotheringredients,exceptRaisins,andaddtonutmixture.Spreadonbakingsheet.Bakeina325degreeoven(160c)forabout20minutess@rring2-3@mes

Sliveredalmonds,pecanhalves,walnutshalves,cashewsorpeanutsmaybeusedinplaceofmixednutsorincombina@onwith.Addingafewcandiedcherriesmakesitsuperspecial.

ThesespicednutswereveryojenaChristmasgij!Onmyrecipeformakingahugequan@ty,Iuseabout6eggwhites,16cofnuts,8csugar,16T(1c)cinnamon,4t.nutmeg,4t.cloves.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

QUICKAPPETIZER

RitzCrackersDobofMiracleWhipThinsliceofextrasharpcheeseSmallsliceofgreenolivewithpimento

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

NEWYEARSEVE–CHEESEFONDUE½cubeofBuGer1cupofmilk½cupMayoVermouth-totaste

3tablespoonsofflour 3whitecheeses DryMustardPowder

Idothisinacrockpot,soitdoesnotburn.MeltabouthalfacubeofbuGerinyourcrockpot,slowlyaddabout3tablespoonsofflouryouaremakingarue.Makesuretoincorporatethetwowithoutanylumps.Thencook@llalightgoldenbrownandthens@rinsomemilkslowlyandWisksonolumps.Oncethisiskindasteamy….addinyourshreddedcheeses,aliGleata@meun@lblended.Youwanttouseallwhitecheese.Noyelloworredcheddar.

Shredacouplecupsof:Whitecheddar,Mozzarella,SwishorGruyere

Whenitisallmeltedadda½Mayo.Ifyouneedtoaddmorelater,youcan.Iliketoadddrymustardforamoreofatarttwisttoit.Startwithaboutateaspoonifyoulikeityoucanaddmore.NowfortheVermouth,weloveitsoIwouldstartoffwithlikea¼cupofitandaddmoreasdesired.Putthecrockpotonlow.MeanwhilegetaloafofFrenchbreadorsourdoughandcutintooneinchcubes.YoucanputinliGleservingbowlswithbreadontheplateunderitontheside.

**thenextday,popitinthemicrowaveorreheatincrockpot.Thisisgoodontopofanomeletorbakedpotato.

fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA

CAMPFIRE AND GRILLING RECIPES

SURPRISE HAMBURGERS

1poundgroundbeef4slicespepperJackcheeseorMontereyJackcheese4slicessweetonion4slicesgreenpepper4onionrolls,split

Shapebeefintoeightthinpales.Placeasliceofcheese,onionandgreenpepperonfourpales.TopwithanotherpaGy;pressedgestoseal.Grillun@lnolongerpink.Serveonrolls.

FromPeggySteinbronn,Urbandale,IA

CAMPFIRENACHOS

Preparehamburgeraheadof@mewithyourtacoseasoning.1canofBlackBeans-rinsedanddrained,Choppedtomatoes,blackolives,ChunkySalsa,ShreddedCheese,Jalapenos,Tor@llas.Inadisposablealuminumpan,layer:tor@llas,meat,andeverythingelse,topwiththeshreddedcheese.Coverwithaluminumfoilandheatun@lthecheeseismeltedandyummy!Enjoy!

FromRosemaryReynolds

BACONWRAPPEDWATERCHESTNUTS

Yield:18servings1cupbrownsugar1½cupsketchup3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce1poundbacon,cutinhalf2canswholewaterchestnuts,8ounceseach

Preheatovento375degrees.Whisktogetherthebrownsugar,ketchupandWorcestershiresauce.Wrapthewaterchestnutwithbaconandspearwithatoothpick,thenplaceinabakingdish.Bakethewaterchestnutwrapsfor15minutes.Drainthebacongreasefromthepan,thentopthebiteswiththesauce.Bakefor30-40minutesorun@lbrownedandcrispy.

FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC

MEXICANCORNDIP

2cupsshreddedcheddarcheese1can(11ounces)yellowandwhitewholekernelcorn,drained1can(11ounces)Mexicorn,drained4ouncespepperjackcheese,shredded¼can(4ounces)choppedgreenchilies

1jalapenopepper,seededandchopped¾cupsourcream1/8teaspoonsugarAddi@onalchippedgreenonions,op@onalTor@llaorcornchips

Inalargebowl,combinethefirstseveningredients.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcreamandsugar;s@rintocornmixture.Coverandrefrigerateovernight.Sprinklewithaddi@onalgreenonions.Servewithchips.

FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC

FRIEDCABBAGEWITHBACONANDNOODLES

1lb.bacondiced1onionthinlysliced1headofcabbagethinlyslicedorpackagecoleslawmix1bag(lb.)eggnoodles

Frythebaconinalargeskillet@llcrisp.Drainbacononpapertowel,placeinalargebowl.Drainallbut3-4tablespoonsofbacongrease.Addthinlyslicedoniontothebacongreaseinskilletandcook@llcaramelized.Addonionstobaconinbowl.Addcabbagetotheskilletandcookun@ltender.Boileggnoodles,drain.Addcabbageandeggnoodlestobowlwithonionsandbacon.AddinaliGleblackpepper.Tossandenjoy.

FromRuthOrwig,RockHillSC

GRILLEDITALIANCHICKEN

SoakchickenpiecesovernightinItaliandressing(IusuallyuseKrajorPaulNewman).GrillyourchickenandattheendaddParmesancheese.

FromKathySiverson,AppleValley,CA

BLOCKPARTYBEANS

2lbs.Groundbeef2c.Choppedonion1c.Choppedcelery1cantomatosoup1cantomatopaste1/2c.Ketchup1cangreenbeans,drained

1canLimabeans,drained1canwaxbeans,drained1canchilibeans,undrained1canporkandbeans,undrained1/2c.Brownsugarorless2T.Preparedmustard

Brownbeef.Drainfat.Addonionandcelery;cookun@ltender.S@rinsoup,tomatopasteandketchup.Simmer15-20min.SpoonintoalargekeGle.Addaremainingingredients.S@rwell.Bakeuncoveredat350°for1hour.OrputonthebackBBQgrill.

FromCheriRolMDA,Greenville,IN

CHICKENDRUMETTES

2or3pkgs.ChickenDrumeGes1largeboGleRussianDressing1pkg.dryonionsoupmix112oz.jarapricotpreservesororangemarmalade1Tbsp.soysauce

Mixallingredientspouroverchickenbakeat350for1hour.Note:otherchickenpiecesmaybeusedinplaceofdrumeGesanditisespeciallygoodwithbonelesschickenbreast.

FromRoniMarks,N.California

KENTUCKYCORNPUDDING

32oz.frozensweetcorn4minisweetpeppersanycolor1jalapenopepper,op@onal1/2cuppankobreadcrumbs1/4cupflour1/4to3/4cupsugar1tsp.onionpowder

1tsp.garlicpowder2eggs2cupsheavycream4oz.PepperJackCheeseshredded4oz.MarbleJackCheese,shredded1/2CupShreddedParmesanCheese

Putcorninslowcook(crockpot).RemoveribsandseesfrompeppersanddiceAddpepperstocornincrockpotandthenaddbreadcrumbs,floursugarandseasoningsandtosstocoatevenly.Whisktogethereggsandcreamandpourovercornmixture.S@rinPepperJackandmarbleJackCheeses.TopwithParmesanCheese.Coverandcookonhighfor2-3hoursorlowfor4-6hours

FromRoniMarks,N.California

CHEESYMACSALAD(moreorless!)

1boxKrajMacaroniandCheeseDinner1cantuna(orcookedchicken),drained(moreorless)1C.MiracleWhip(moreorless)1/2c.choppedcelery(moreorless)1/2c.choppedsweetpickles(moreorless)

PrepareMacandCheeseDinnerfollowingpackagedirec@ons.(YouwillneedtherequiredmilkandbuGer/margarineforthat.)S@rtuna,MiracleWhip,celeryandpicklesintowarm,preparedmacandcheese.Refrigerateatleast2hourstoletflavorsblendandcoolbeforeserving.Iojenmake2boxesofmacandcheesesowecanhavethatforonemealandusethelejoverstomakethesaladtoservethenextday.Theamountsoftheaddedingredientscanvarywiththeamountoflejoversandpersonalpreferences,thusthe(moreorless)!Ipreferusingmyhomemadelimesweetpickles,butabrandofyourchoiceormaybeevensweetrelishshouldwork.

FromLizHein,Avoca,IA

SWEETPOTATOTACOS Servings:5(2pereachserving)PrepTime10minutes

CookTime28minutesTotalTime38minutes

11/2lbs.sweetpotatoes,peeledanddicedinto1/2-inchcubes4Tbsp.oliveoil,divided1tsp.cumin1tsp.paprika1/2tsp.groundcoriander1/4tsp.cayennepepper(op@onal)Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper1cupchoppedyellowonion,diced11/2tsp.mincedgarlic1(14.5oz.)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1cupfrozenyellowcorn,thawedanddrained3Tbsp.honey3Tbsp.freshlimejuice2Tbsp.choppedfreshcilantro10Cornorflourtor@llasSlicedavocado,romaineleGuce,co@jaorfetacheese,forserving(op@onal)

SweetPotatoTacos—con@nuedonnextpage

1.  Preheatovento425degrees.Lineabakingsheetwithfoilthenplacesweetpotatoesonfoil.Drizzlewith3Tbsp.oliveoilandtosstoevenlycoat.

2.  Sprinkleevenlywithcumin,paprika,coriander,cayennepepperandseasonlightlywithsaltandpeppertotastethentosstoevenlycoat.Bakeinpreheatedoven15-20minutesun@ltender,removingfromovenandtossingoncehalfwaythroughbaking.

3.  Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatremaining1Tbsp.oliveoilovermedium-highheat.Oncehotaddonionandsautéun@lcaramelized(goldenbrownonedgesandtender),about5-6minutes,addingingarlicduringlast30secondsofsautéing.

4.  Reduceheattomedium-low,addindrainedblackbeans,corn,honeyandlimejuice.Heatun@lwarmedthrough.Tossinroastedsweetpotatoesandcilantro.Serveoverwarmtor@llaswithdesiredtoppings.

Theseareyummy!Agreatveggiedish.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

SweetPotatoTacos--con@nued

AFRICANHOTSAUCEIdon'thaveanexactrecipe,butherearethebasics:

3-4tbsp.extravirginoliveoil---AfricanswouldusePalmoil.1largeor2mediumonions(diced)8habaneras(seedsmostlyremoved...IleavesomeormoreifIwantithoGer.)2tsps.tomatopaste

2tsp.paprika6-8clovesgarlic(gratedorpressed)1tsp.liquidsmoke11/2tsp.sugar1tsp.salt(moreifneededtotaste)1cupwaterHeatoilandlightlysimmerallingredientsjustafewminutestosojen(notbrown)onionsand

ac@vateallspices....addwaterandletsimmer(veryslowbubble)aboutanhour.Ajeranhour,Iuseapotatomasherandgentlycrushtheonionandpeppersintothesauce.Tasteforeithermoresugarorsalt...thisisnotasweetsauceatall,butthesugarcountersthetomatopasteandgivesbalancetothesalt.Thispartisen@relyuptoyou.Addenoughwaterifneeded...accordingtotheconsistencyyoudesireandsimmerslowlyanotherhalfhour.Youcandoubleortriplethisandfreezethesauceinsmallcontainersoreveninicecubetrays.Popthemoutintoabag,seal,andfreeze.Thisallowsyoutouseitasneededwithoutwaste.

ThissaucewouldbeusedinmostAfricandishes,especiallybeancakes.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

GERMAINE’SEGGROLLS

Make“glue”bycookingcornstarchandwater@llclearandthick.Iuseapproximately¼c.cornstarch(orabitless)toabout1½-2cupswater.Itwillbemilkythenstarttoturnthickandclear….makesureyous@r!

BuySPRINGROLLWRAPPERS.Thesearethinnerthaneggrollwrappersandcrisper.

Youcanvarytheamounts~thiswillmake100-150eggrolls.Canbefrozenajerwrapping.Thesearebesttofreezebeforefrying.

1exlargeheadofcabbageshredded-fine10(ormore)carrotsshredded2-4packagesofbeanthreads(soakedinhotwatertosojenthendrain)Iusuallycutwithscissorstomakeshorterlengthsajersoj.Youcanalsoaddvermicellinoodlessoakinginhotwateraswellthesearealsocalledtransparentnoodles.

Con@nuedonnextpage

1jar(1cup-2cups)Hosinsaucebitofonion4-5clovesofgarlic1lb.groundpork(orbeef)uncooked1-2cansbeansproutsoryoucanaddfresh

Op@onal-youcanaddabitofoystersauce,andaliGlesoysauce.Becarefulyoudon’twantthemixturetoberunny.Wehaveaddedanegg…..that’sop@onalaswell.Youcanthrowinchicken,shrimp,orjustaboutanythingelse!

Rollupinspringrollwrappers(Iprefersmallerrolls)andusethecornstarchgluetocloseends.FryinHOToil…..makesureyourtempis350degrees….Otherwiseyoureggrollswillbegreasy.

Enjoy!Weojenhadtomakeeverythingfromscratchlivingoverseas,theseeggrollsareeasytomixupandfreezeeitherrawandorcooked.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

GERMAINE’SEGGROLLS--con@nued

1lb.bagof@nytwistpretzels(althoughIamsureanypretzelwouldworkaswell)2/3cupoil1teaspooncayennepepper

SPICYPRETZELS

1teaspoongarlicpowder(IlikeLawry's-ithasparsleyinit)3HeapingTBSP(or1package)dryRanchDressingMix

Putthepretzelsintoa2gallonplas@cbag-orlargeenough"@ghtly”coveredbowl,toholdallofthepretzels.Thoroughlymixtheoilandtheseasonings.Pouroverthepretzels.Ifyouputtheminabag,sealit,orcoverthebowl.

Turnthepretzelsevery@meyougetnearthemtocon@nuallydistributetheliquidoverthepretzels.Dothisaboutonceevery15or20minutesfor2ormorehours.(Twoisactuallyenough,ifyouturnthemfrequently)Transfertoacleanbowl,andenjoy.Ihavetheseinthehouseallthe@me.Theystaygood,ina@ghtlycoveredbowlforacoupleofweeks.Actually,theyusuallydon'tlastthatlong,buttheyreallyaregoodforalong@me.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

TIGADAGAYFOY(NIGERPEANUTSAUCE)

11/2lbs.beeforChickencutintobitesizedchunks(moreifyouwantitmea@er)1medonionchoppedoil2clovesgarlicminced1/2c.tomatopastewater

Salttotaste2-3Maggicubes(chickenbouilloncubes)1/2to2/3cpeanutbuGer(Iojenusedmore1-2cups)"Tonka"Hotpowderedredpeppers--crushedhabanerototaste.leaveouttheseedsfornotashot.

Brownmeatandonioninoil,addgarlicwhenalmostbrowned.S@rintomatopastetocoatwell.Coverwithwater,salt,bouillons@randallowtosimmerun@lmeatistender(InAfricatookawhile.)AddpeanutbuGerands@r3minutesorso.Thiswillthickenyoursauce.

WeojenservedthisinAfrica,aquickfillingmealthatcouldbeeasilyextendedwhenunexpectedguestswouldarrive.Afavoritethatwasrequestedtobeservedatmyyoungest'sweddingrehearsaldinner.

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

MELTINYOURMOUTHSKEWERFILET

1lb.beeffilet1/3c.soysauce1/4c.redwine1/4c.oil1Tbsp.sugar2clovesgarlicminced1Tbsp.freshgingerminced

Freezemeatpar@ally,slicethinlyacrossthegrain.Inmedbowls@rtogetherremainingingredientsandmarinatebeefinmixtureforatleast4hours,coveredandrefrigerated.Threadmeatontosoakedbambooskewers(about20)Bakeat400degreesforabout15minutesturningonce.Serves4-6

Anotherfavorite-IojenX8therecipe-usingachunkofbeef-aroundorchuck,cutthebeefintosquarepiecesmarinatethenputonakabobandgrillonthebbq.MakesgreatBrocheGes!

FromLisaGermaine,Elizabethton,Tennessee

PLATTAR(SWEDISHPANCAKES)Bestifpreparedthenightbefore&keptintherefrigeratorovernight.

3eggs2cupsmilkor1cupofmilkand1cupoflightcream1cupflour6tablespoonsunsaltedbuGermelted1/2teaspoonsalt1/2cupsugar

Beattheeggs&milktogetherthenaddflour,sugar,buGer&salt.Mixun@leverythingissmooth(thiswillbeathinbaGer)Cookonveryhotgriddleun@lbrown&thepancakeshavebubblesthenflipover.Theseareverythinpancakes.

ServewithbuGer&syrupofyourchoice.OrservewithLingonberries&anyberryjam.AlsogoodwithbuGer,sugar&cinnamon.Rollupandservewithicecream

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

GRAPEJELLY(makes6cups)

1cupgrapejuice3/4cupsugar

Bringgrapejuicetoaboil,addsugars@run@ldissolved&bringbacktoaboil,about15minutes.Putintojars,addthelid.Ifusingcanningjars,theheatfromthejellyshouldsealthelid.Oryoucanuseregularjars&keepthejellyinthefridge.Enjoy!

FromSandiBarton,Provo,Utah

TEXASCAVIAR

1canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained1canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained2cansgoldandwhitecorn,drained1-4oz.JarPimentos,chopped,diced,anddrained1smallgreenpepper,diced1stalkcelery,diced

½cupvegetableoil½cupcidervinegar½tsp.sugar1tsp.saltandpepper,eachGarlicpowdertotaste(1TBSP.+1cupshreddedsharpcheddarcheese

Mixfirstseveningredientstogetherinalargemixingbowl.Thenboilvegetableoil,vinegar,sugar,salt&pepper,andgarlic.Letcool&thenpouroverthebeansandvegetables.Coverandletsitfor12hoursbeforeserving.S@rincheeserightbeforeservingandthenservewithchips.

FromAnitaBergman,ColumbusOH

CAMPFIREBANANASPLIT

BananasintheirskinBagofchocolatechips(evendifferentkindsifyoulike)

BagofsmallmarshmallowsBagofnuts(IlikePecans)Heavydutyfoil

Firstyouwanttouseaknifeandcutdownthesideofthebanana,itisthetopofthecurveofit.Gorightthroughtothebanananottheothersideofit.Nowyoucanaddyourthings.Whateveryoulike.Kindoffoldbacktogetherandplacefoilarounditsoitiseasytoopen.YoumightwanttodothiswithHEAVYdutyfoil.Placeonthecoalsfor20to30minutes.

Getallyourotheringredientsreadytogo!Openfoilandeverythingshouldallbemeltedandyummy.PlaceacoupledifferentscoopsofIceCreamontop,thensomewhipcreamnutsandcherry.

Ilearnedthisingirlscouts,actuallyIwasabrownie.Iwasabout8andourleadertoustothelocalparkandwemadethem.Itwassomuchfun.Butwhatisreallyfunny……tothisdayIdonotcareforIceCream,butImightchangemymindnow

fromShannonandJudyReilly,LakeMaGhews,SouthernCA

Recipes contributed by:

Laurie Speltz’s Coffee Talk Participants

Compiled by Peggy Steinbronn psteinbronn@mchsi.com